Student & Early-Career Opportunities In Physics and Astronomy
An updated listing of opportunities in physics and astronomy for current students and early-career scientist looking to engage in their fields.
*Listings are updated as they are found.
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Cosmic Pathfinders Program
Motivated by the current state of the profession and recommendations from the ASTRO2020 decadal survey, the Cosmic Pathfinders Program is a student-focused professional development program that provides an interface between interested undergraduate, graduate students, and NASA Astrophysics activities exhibited by the national network of astronomers, astrophysicists, and space-scientists connected to NASA Astrophysics and the Cosmic Origins/Physics of the Cosmos program offices.
Most Popular NASA Opportunities.
NASA Internships
Below are the primary ways students and early-career scientists can apply for opportunities at NASA nationwide
NASA Hubble Postdoctoral Fellowship
The NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) supports promising postdoctoral scientists to pursue independent research which contributes to NASA Astrophysics, using theory, observation, experimentation, or instrument development.
NASA Postdoctoral Program
A Annual NASA Postdoctoral Program application deadlines are March 1, July 1, and November 1. Scientists within five years of receiving their degrees are eligible to apply as a postdoctoral Fellow; scientists who have received their doctorates more than five years previously may apply as a Senior Fellow. After the first year as a Postdoctoral Fellow, scientists interested in management may apply to the Postdoctoral Management Program at NASA Headquarters.
Learn more about NASA Postdoctoral Program, including how to apply, eligibility and requirements, benefits, and what to expect during the application process.
